ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 for Linux Desktop is a commercial software project that aims to deliver a powerful antivirus solution for any Linux kernel-based operating systems. The application is quite simple and easy to use, and promises to keep your entire system secure from viruses and malware.

Offers proactive protection at all times

Key features include strong and proactive protection, small memory footprint, detection of cross-platform threats, 30-days free trial with no commitment, modern and clean graphical user interface, as well as real-time protection.

Does my Linux desktop needs an antivirus?

This is the most frequent question that every Linux user asks himself: does my Linux desktop needs an antivirus? Well, considering the fact that this project costs money, the answer is simply “no.” At its core, a Linux-based operating system is very secure, no matter if it is used as a server or workstation.

Are there any viruses for Linux?

This is the first question any new Linux users asks himself when trying to migrate from a commercial and widely used desktop-oriented operating system, such as Microsoft Windows. The answer is yes, but there are very few and most of them are designed for email servers.

Adds an extra layer of protection

If you want to make sure that your Linux machine is really secure, we suggest you to try the ESET NOD32 Antivirus, as it adds an extra layer of protection. The software will protect both your online identity and data from spyware and phishing websites while you surf the Internet.

It’s compatible with many Linux distributions

The application has been designed from the offset to support a wide range of Linux distributions, mostly any RPM- or DEB-based operating systems, including Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, openSUSE, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Fedora, Mageia, and many others. Both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures are supported at this time.

ESET NOD32 Antivirus was reviewed by Marius Nestor, last updated on August 22nd, 2014